YIHI JAPAN
1675 W 49 ST FC1 1238, Hialeah FL 33012 · 216-269-4939
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017003031 | Dec 15, 2016 | Mar 10, 2017 | $400 |
| 1--2015017354 | Apr 13, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef, stored over container with cooked shrimp. Operator placed container with raw beef on shelf under cooked shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under grill cooler Under grill; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), Placed 1 hour ago, operator placed ice bags on top of chicken and cooked shrimp for rapid chill.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside hand reach in cooler under grill front counter, raw beef stored over cooked noodles. Operator stored cooked noodles above raw beef.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed at Triple Sink sanitizer(Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator diluted sanitizer solution with more water, Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler under grill raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding), according to manager placed 90 minutes ago, Operator added ice bags to food containers for rapid chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles splashed with food residue, dusty.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on back preparation area wall soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind prep tables at kitchen wall soiled.
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter Under grill placed 2 hours ago-raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding) Operator placed ice bags on top of food items to cool dawn.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container cup no handle. Operator discarded cup no handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand sink across from 3 compartment sink, no sign.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of energy drink inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded beverage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind prep tables at kitchen wall soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cleaning towels on top of prep tables, not in sanitizer solution between uses uses.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Vitalino Escalante and Santos Sales, no proof of any training available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning during the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under preparation table next to the fryer rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at HWS across from three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm) Operator diluted with water. Final solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) ); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler under the griddle. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator placed ice over the items for cooling.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Vitalino Escalante and Santos Sales, no proof of any training available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning during the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under preparation table next to the fryer rusted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of reach in cooler next to ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing at room temperature.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at HWS across from three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to stored ready to eat vegetables, ginger, cabbage and carrots.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed front of ice machine, water on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing salt stored on the floor at kitchen. Employee stored salt bucket six inches above the floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chi stored in than you bags inside reach in freezer at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under grill at front counter raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) According to manager open for about 30 minutes. Employee placed ice bags inside food containers for rapid chill. 20 minutes later, raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (41F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee rem plastic container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with soy sauce stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored soy sauce bucket six inches above the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed underwater heater at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside bucket.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing windex at fro counter area, no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area water on the floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 3 door reach in cooler rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored ins bucket.
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